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Butler students return to IHS after gas leak

Butler Intermediate High School

BUTLER TWP — The Butler Intermediate High School was evacuated this morning because of a suspected gas leak, according to an alert sent out by the school district.

The students were moved to the Senior High School stadium, while the authorities investigate.

The district announced shortly after 9 a.m. that students would be returning to class shortly.

The gas leak was determined to be coming from a valve in the chemistry lab, which was shut off.

Students in grades 7, 8 and 9 attend the intermediate high.

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